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International Air Travel Guidelines

Last updated 18th Jan 2021

About Air Bubbles Agreement

COUNTRIES HAVING BILATERAL AGREEMENT WITH INDIA Afghanistan Maldives Bangladesh Nepal Bhutan Netherlands Canada Nigeria Ethiopia Oman France Qatar Germany Rwanda Iraq Tanzania Japan UAE Kingdom of Bahrain Ukraine Kenya United Kingdom Kuwait USA

Transport Bubbles or Air Travel Arrangements are temporary arrangements between two countries which aim to restart commercial passengerservices in situations where regular international flights are suspended, like with the current COVID-19 pandemic. These arrangements arereciprocal in nature, so airlines from both countries enjoy similar benefits. In addition to Indian carriers, international carriers from thesecountries can now operate services. The details of such arrangements are as follows:

OUTBOUND FLIGHTSAll Indian and foreign airlines can carry the following passengers out of India: Indian nationals with Business visa & Tourist visa issued

as per Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines. Foreign nationals and OCI holder. Long Term visa holders. Students.

GENERAL GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW BEFORE BOOKING FLIGHTS Register with Indian High commission and upload registration ID.

number onto reservation for Inbound Journey as per Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) guidelines

Airlines and Airport directed self declaration form to be filled. Recommended COVID-19 negative test 72/96 hours before boarding the

flight. Quarantine (subject to state and country guidelines). Download Aarogya Setu App.

INBOUND FLIGHTSAll Indian and foreign airlines can carry the following passengers into India from abroad: Stranded Indian nationals. Foreign nationals (including diplomats, OCI card holders and business or

employment visa holders) who are eligible to enter India as per Ministryof Home Affairs (MHA).

Students.

https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/mha-guidelines-30-june_0.pdfhttps://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/mha-guidelines-30-june_0.pdfhttps://www.civilaviation.gov.in/sites/default/files/mha-guidelines-30-june_0.pdf

Aarogya Setu App To be installed before reaching

the airport. The passenger’s health declaration will be further

validated by the airport authorities

Boarding PassIt’s recommended to complete

web-check in and print the same also Traveler to download the baggage tag, print and affix it

on baggage

Reporting at Airport Recommended 4 Hours prior to departure, which will allow authority to undertake health

safety measures

Baggage limitation Reconfirm Check-in baggage

limitation

Safety kit Traveler to carry safety kit

(Mask & Sanitizer)Mandatory to wear MASK & HAND GLOVES - Carry 350ml of sanitizer

Social distancing Passenger to follow social

distancing and hygiene

Safety Rules & Regulations

RT-PCR TestRecommend for RT-PCR Test,

Test requirement varies as per country.

Book your RT-PCR test with FC Travel Sure, for more details contact

our representative

Travel Ex-India

* Recommends to undergo Covid-19 test within 72 hrs prior departure ** Mandatory to undergo Covid-19 test within 96 hrs prior departureNOTE: Exemption of Quarantine as per discretion of airport authorities. Post furnishing Covid-19 negative test. Country guidelines may

apply/change.

Country to Travel Airlines Quarantine Rules Student Visa Tourist visa Business Visa Work Permit Transit

EU, EEAAir France, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways,

Emirates At discretion of Authorities * Yes No Yes Yes Yes

EU Nations, Africa or South America

Air France, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Emirates, At discretion of Authorities * Yes No Yes Yes Yes

United KingdomBritish Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air India &

Vistara, Qatar Airways, Emirates, 14 Days Home Isolation* Yes Yes Yes Yes No

DubaiEmirates, Indigo, Spice Jet, Vistara, Air

India, Go Air, Qatar Airways No Quarantine** Yes Yes No Yes Yes

Abu Dhabi Etihad, Indigo, Air India 10 Days Quarantine ** No No No Yes Yes

USAUnited Airlines, Air India, Qatar Airways,

Delta Airline 14 day Self Isolation* Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Canada Air Canada, Air India, Emirates, 14 Days Quarantine * Yes No No Yes No

Maldives Air India No Quarantine** Yes Yes Yes Yes No

Qatar Qatar Airways, Indigo, Air India, Emirates At discretion of Authorities * No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Kingdom of Bahrain Gulf Air, Air India, Air India ExpressSelf Isolation until Test result*

No Yes Yes Yes No

EthiopiaAir India, Ethiopian Airline Kenya Airways,

Emirates No Quarantine* No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Travel Ex-India

* Recommends to undergo Covid-19 test within 72 hrs prior departure ** Mandatory to undergo Covid-19 test within 96 hrs prior departureNOTE: Exemption of Quarantine as per discretion of airport authorities. Post furnishing Covid-19 negative test. Country guidelines may

apply/change.

Country to Travel Airlines Quarantine Rules Student Visa Tourist visa Business Visa Work Permit Transit

Iraq Air India 14 day Self Isolation* No Yes Yes Yes No

Afghanistan Air India 14 day Self Isolation* No Yes Yes No No

Japan Air India 14 day Self Isolation* No Yes Yes Yes No

Nigeria Air India, Emirates No Quarantine* No Yes Yes No Yes

OmanAir India, Air India Express Oman Air,

Indigo, Qatar Airways, Emirates 14 day Self Isolation* No No No Yes No

Bhutan Air India 21 day Self Isolation* No No Yes Yes No

KenyaAir India, Kenya Airways, Qatar

Airways, Emirates No Quarantine** No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Bangladesh Biman Bangladesh, Indigo No Quarantine* No No Yes Yes No

NetherlandsAir France, KLM, Lufthansa, Qatar

Airways, Emirates 14 day Self Isolation* Yes No Yes Yes Yes

Tanzania Air India, Air Tanzania Emirates No Quarantine* No Yes Yes Yes Yes

Rwanda Air India, Qatar Airways, Emirates No Quarantine** No Yes Yes Yes No

KuwaitAir India, Air India Express Kuwait

Airways, Indigo, Emirates, 14 day Home Quarantine** No No No Yes No

Travel to India

* Exemption IQ if holding Covid-19 negative test obtained within 72 hrs prior dep & upload report 72 hrs prior dep on https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

** Mandatory 14days Home Quarantine even if you have Covid negative test as per MHA guidelines. vary from state to state.*** One of the parents is Indian or OCI Card holder

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Student Visa Tourist visa Business Visa Work Permit

Air France & KLM 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes*** No Yes Yes

Lufthansa 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes*** No Yes Yes

British Airways 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Emirates 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

United Airlines 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Air Canada 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Air India 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Air India Express 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Qatar Airways 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Virgin Atlantic 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Indigo Airlines 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Vistara 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Gulf Air 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Oman Air 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Kenya Airways 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Biman Bangladesh 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Air Tanzania 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Ethiopian Airline 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

Kuwait Airways 7 Days Institutional Quarantine * + 7 Days Home Quarantine** Yes No Yes Yes

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BANGLADESHOPERATING AIRLINES• BIMAN BANGLADESH• INDIGO AIRLINES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO BANGLADESH

Indians with valid business visa Foreign national holding valid visa Nationals and resident of Bangladesh

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO BANGLADESH

GOVT Health declaration to be filled upon arrival

CAA Health declaration form to be filled

Self declaration form to be filled at Airport at Exit

Mandatory RT-PCR Test Passenger should carry 3 copies PCR Negative Certificate from any Govt. Approved Laboratory with validity of 72 hours prior Departure with seal/Sign. Provided that, Children aged 05 years & below, are exempted from COVID-19 PCR test.

FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

• https://www.biman-airlines.com/news/details/170

• https://c.ekstatic.net/ecl/documents/health-screening-documents/bg-health-card.pdf

• https://a4aero.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/biman/COVID_19_Helth_Declarion_Form.pdf

• FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration

• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO INDIA

Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders with Bangladesh passport

All Foreign Nationals on work permit and Business visitors

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO INDIA

Exemption from institutional quarantine if passenger applies for it online at least 72 hours prior to their flight . The test report should also be uploaded on the portal for consideration.

RT-PCR Test recommended 72 hrprior to departure

Quarantine duration: Bangladesh– NA India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)

(State wise rules differs)

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CANADAOPERATING AIRLINES• AIR CANADA• AIR INDIA• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO CANADA

Canadian nationals and Permanent Residents

Person registered under Canada’s Indian Act

Indians with valid work permitand Students,

Visitor for Family Reunification

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO CANADA

Download ArriveCAN mobile app (available for iOS or Android) submit required information by signing on online before your boarding flight

Use a non-medical mask or face covering

Undergo a Health Check Questionnaire (false declaration could result in a fine of CAD5000)


RT-PCR Test mandatory 72 hr prior to departure


• https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/coronavirus-covid19/travel-restrictions-exemptions.html

• travel.gc.ca

FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS




Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders with Canadian passport


Quarantine duration: Canada – 14 Days of Mandatory Quarantine ( mandatory RT-PCR ) India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)





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ETHIOPIAOPERATING AIRLINES• ETHIOPIAN AIRLINE• AIR INDIA• EMIRATES• KENYAN AIRLINE

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO ETHIOPIA

Indian National all types of visa African nationals/residents and foreign nationals holding valid Ethiopian visas

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO ETHIOPIA

All passengers traveling to Ethiopia MUST present a negative RT PCR test certificate for COVID-19 before boarding a flight. The certificate validity shouldn’t exceed 120 hours on arrival from the date sample is given. ( Other African countries refer portal )


RT-PCR Test mandatory 72 hr prior to departure


• https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/travel-updates/updates-on-covid-19(coronavirus)

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• FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS




Indian Nationals and OCI /POI Cardholders holding any country passport





Quarantine duration: Ethiopia– Not Applicable India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)


https://www.ethiopianairlines.com/aa/travel-updates/updates-on-covid-19(coronavirus)https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

FRANCE

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR FRANCE KLM• AIR INDIA LUFTHANSA• EMIRATES QATAR AIRWAYS

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO FRANCE

All EU & EEA Nationals and Residents

Indian nationals holding fresh valid French visa or valid Schengen visa and destined for Schengen / 27 countries EU zone, South America and Africa.

Passengers travelling with Student Visas issued for study purpose and ONLY for final destination EU.

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO FRANCE On Arrival –Biological examination of

virological screening

GERMANYOPERATING AIRLINES

• AIR FRANCE KLM• AIR INDIA LUFTHANSA• EMIRATES QATAR AIRWAYS

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO GERMANY

Indian with OCI card holder issued by any EU/Schengen are South America or Africa only

Indians with valid Work Permit ‘D’ Visa & Student visa

Any Indian Holding Valid “C” type visa. issued pre covid must obtain write approval from consulate/Embassy in India

All EU & EEA Nationals and Residents

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO GERMANY

Mandatory to pre-register click HERE On Arrival –Comply by health and

sanitization measures as per destination country

“C” type visa declaration to be filled and by traveler and invitee with seal and signature. Form click here

Use of non-medical mask or face covering


RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior departure, with seal/sign.


• https://www.lufthansa.com/in/en/flight-information

• https://www.lufthansa.com/de/en/entry-into-germany#risk-levels

• https://www.rki.de/DE/Content/InfAZ/N/Neuartiges_Coronavirus/Risikogebiete_neu.html

• https://reopen.europa.eu/en

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ajsZ9cs5QHig8Tkwk4cBSVSNTXaReWU52Jkrp8tRSLs/viewform?gxids=7628&edit_requested=true


• https://repat.videshapps.gov.in/user_registrationPg

• https://www.lufthansa.com/content/dam/lh/documents/SRF_Departure.pdf




Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders holders issued by any country in the EU/Schengen area, South America or Africa


Quarantine duration: Germany – 10 Days Quarantine ( Exception for Business travel for

returning within 5Days ) India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)

(State wise rules differs)( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)


Mandatory registration with the Indian mission(s) in Germany, Even if the journey originates outside of Germany

Exemption from institutional quarantine if passenger applies for it online at least 72 hours prior to their flight. The test report should also be uploaded on the portal for consideration

At Maharashtra Mandatory 7days IQ followed by 7days HQ.

RT-PCR test report Is recommended 72hrs prior departure

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OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• JAPAN AIRLINES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO JAPAN

Stranded Nationals of Japan. Foreigners and Indian nationals holding any type of Japanese visa. **

** Subject to travel restrictions imposed by Govt of Japan.


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders with Japanese passport

All Foreign holding any valid Indian visa’s

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO JAPAN

Quarantine questionnaire to filled Passengers are also required to

present the QR code at office of Quarantine Narita for smooth entry into Japan.


Original RT-PCR Test report and test Certificates mandatory 72hrs prior to departure with seal and signature and per Consulate format only


Self declaration form to be filled


RT-PCR test report Is Mandatory 72hrs prior to departure


• https://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-

immigration/#toDom05

• https://arqs-qa.followup.mhlw.go.jp/#/

• https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/100136939.pdf

• https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html

• http://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/Covid19-Countrywise-TravelAdvisories.pdf

FOR INBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf



• https://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-immigration/#toDom05

JAPAN

Quarantine duration: Japan – 14 Days of Self Isolation India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)


https://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-immigration/#toDom05https://arqs-qa.followup.mhlw.go.jp/#/https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/100136939.pdfhttps://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.htmlhttp://www.airindia.in/images/pdf/Covid19-Countrywise-TravelAdvisories.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passengerhttps://www.jal.co.jp/in/en/info/travelalerts/flysafe/flights-service/quarantine-immigration/#toDom05

Kingdom of Bahrain

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• AIR INDIA EXPRESS• GULF AIR

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO Bahrain

Bahraini nationals, GCC citizens shall use their passport to enter Bahrain; national ID card are not accepted and Permanent Residents

Any Indian national holding any type of valid visa from the Kingdom of Bahrain and destined for Bahrain only

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO BAHRAIN

Passengers will be charged BD 60 upon arrival to undergo mandatory PCR test. Test fees maybe paid through “BeAwareApp” or through the self-service payment kiosk at BAH airport.


Health Declaration Form to be duly filled and handed over on arrival at Bahrain

RT-PCR Test mandatory Stay beyond 10day RT-PCR test to be

taken again


• https://apps.bahrain.bh/CMSWebApplication/action/ShowAppDetailsAction?selectedAppID=321&appLanguage=en

• https://www.gulfair.com/sites/default/files/Bahrain%20Health%20Declaration%20Form.pdf






Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders with Bahraini passport






Quarantine duration: Bahrain– Self Isolation until test result India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ) ( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)

https://apps.bahrain.bh/CMSWebApplication/action/ShowAppDetailsAction?selectedAppID=321&appLanguage=enhttps://www.gulfair.com/sites/default/files/Bahrain Health Declaration Form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

KENYA

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• KENYA AIRWAYS• QATAR AIRWAYS• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO KENYA

Indian National all types of visa Kenyan nationals/residents and foreign nationals holding valid Kenyan visas

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO KENYA

Registration before arrival fill the Travelers Health Surveillance

Form ONLINE via Downloading “Jitenge MoH Kenya” App and Signing up as Air Traveler or via bit.ly/covid19moh.

The form will be on PDF and have a QR bar code which will be scanned by Port health officials on arrival for verification Self declaration form to be filled at

Airport at Exit SARs-CoV-2 PCR Test Mandatory Test

sample must be taken in the last 96hrs from date / time of flight departure


• https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/

• https://www.kaa.go.ke/airports/passenger-guide/

• https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine-exempted-states






Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders Holding Kenyan passport





Quarantine duration: Kenya- NA India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)


https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/https://ears.health.go.ke/airline_registration/https://www.kaa.go.ke/airports/passenger-guide/https://www.kcaa.or.ke/quarantine-exempted-stateshttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

KUWAIT

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO KUWAIT

Nationals of Kuwait Employees of Kuwait Ministry of

Health) and their first-degree relatives Employees of the Private Medical

Sector in the State of Kuwait

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO KUWAIT

Mandatorily download and register on the SHLONIK App

Negative RT-PCR test report within 96 hours prior arrival in original with seal/sign.

Passengers shall undergo mandatory 14 days home quarantine on arrival into Kuwait Passengers will be denied boarding in case of insufficient /incorrect travel documents


• https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/covid-19/travel-requirements-by-

destination/#81340

• https://www.kuwaitairways.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/covid19updates/tn_guide-

for-passengers-aug2020-1021-23831.pdf

• https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html


• https://kuwaitmosafer.com/home.html

• https://www.kuwaitairways.com/en/information/usefulinfo/Pages/India-Travel-

Guidelines.aspx



• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-

passenger


Indian Nationals and OCI /POI Cardholders



Mandatory registration on MOSAFER APP




Quarantine duration: Kuwait- 14Days HQ Mandatory India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ) ( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA AIR INDIA EXPRESS• KUWAIT AIRWAYS EMIRATES• INDIGO AIRLINES

https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/covid-19/travel-requirements-by-destination/#81340https://www.kuwaitairways.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/covid19updates/tn_guide-for-passengers-aug2020-1021-23831.pdfhttps://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.htmlhttps://kuwaitmosafer.com/home.htmlhttps://www.kuwaitairways.com/en/information/usefulinfo/Pages/India-Travel-Guidelines.aspxhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

MALDIVESOPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• INDIGO AIRLINE

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO MALDIVES

Indian National Maldivian nationals/residents and foreign nationals holding valid Maldivian visas

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO MALDIVES

Registration on Haalubelun ( Not for tourist )

Health Declaration form before departure Not exceeding 24hrs before departure and obtain a QR code.

A confirmed booking in a tourist establishment registered with the Ministry of Tourism, prior to travelling to the Maldives is mandatory.

Return ticket must Self declaration form to be filled at

Airport at Exit RT-PCR Test Mandatory 96hrs before

departure


• https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.mv/en/Identity/Account/Login/?ReturnUrl=/

• https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/

• https://covid19.health.gov.mv/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Travel-related-home-quarantine-procedure-ENGLISH-version-18.07.2020.pdf






Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders Holding Maldivian passport



Health Declaration form before departure Not exceeding 24hrs before departure and obtain a QR code.



Quarantine duration: Maldives - NA India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)

((State wise rules differs)

https://haalubelun.hpa.gov.mv/en/Identity/Account/Login/?ReturnUrl=/https://imuga.immigration.gov.mv/https://covid19.health.gov.mv/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Travel-related-home-quarantine-procedure-ENGLISH-version-18.07.2020.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

NETHERLANDS

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR FRANCE KLM• AIR INDIA LUFTHANSA• EMIRATES QATAR AIRWAYS

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO NETHERLANDS

All EU & EEA Nationals and Residents Indian nationals holding fresh valid

Netherlands visa or valid Schengen visa and destined for Schengen / 27 countries EU zone, South America and Africa.

Passengers travelling with Student Visas issued for study purpose and ONLY for final destination EU.

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO NETHERLANDS

On Arrival –Biological examination of virological screening

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• KENYA AIRWAYS• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO NIGERIA

Traveller must hold a validNigerian Visa

Nigerian Citizens can travel


Indian Nationals and OCI cardholders holding Nigerian Passport

Work Permit and Residence permit holders


PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO NIGERIA

All intending passengers are required to register via a national payment portal online (Nigeria International Travel Portal –http://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng) and pay for a repeat (second) PCR test to be done upon arrival in Nigeria.

Prior boarding, passengers to fill and submit or print out for presentation on arrival in the online Health Declaration/Self-Reporting and are requested to upload their COVID-19 PCR NEGATIVE preferably within 72hrs and not more 96 hrs from date of sample collection) on to the national payment portal and bring along an electronic or hard copy of the result for presentation at the airport.


Registration needs to be done Exemption from institutional

quarantine if passenger applies for it online at least 72 hours prior to their flight. The test report should also be uploaded on the portal for consideration

RT-PCR test report Is Mandatory 72hrs prior to departure

Quarantine duration: Nigeria – NA India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)



• https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/onboarding/homepage .

FOR INBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS

• https://hciabuja.gov.in/registration.php




NIGERIA

https://nitp.ncdc.gov.ng/onboarding/homepagehttps://hciabuja.gov.in/registration.phphttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

OMAN

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO OMAN

All Oman Nationals Resident Permit Holder (Includes

Work / Employment visa / Family Joining) Sponsor letter from the company / Organization

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO OMAN

On All Travelers arriving into Oman from any destination will be required to undergo another COVID-19 PCR test after clearing immigration and prior to baggage collection.

All travelers must download and register on the Tarassud+ and HMushrif app. and pay the PCR test fee of 25 Omani Riyals

Complete registration before arrival Self declaration form to be filled at Airport

at Exit RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior

departure with seal and signature


• https://covid19.emushrif.om/traveler/travel• https://www.omanairports.co.om/news/update-on-travel-restrictions-related-to-covid-

19/

• https://presspage-production

content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2571/coronavirustravelguide-caa.pdf?10000

• https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html

• https://www.omanair.com/gbl/en/TravelAdvice/travel-advisory-on-covid-19-

coronavirus-outbreak



• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-

passenger


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders






Quarantine duration: Oman– 14 days of HQ for stay above 7days mandatory

self-isolate until result India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ) ( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA AIR INDIA EXPRESS• OMAN AIR QATAR AIRWAYS• INDIGO AIRLINES EMIRATES

https://covid19.moh.gov.om/#/traveler-reghttps://www.omanairports.co.om/news/update-on-travel-restrictions-related-to-covid-19/https://presspage-production-content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2571/coronavirustravelguide-caa.pdf?10000https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.htmlhttps://www.omanair.com/gbl/en/TravelAdvice/travel-advisory-on-covid-19-coronavirus-outbreakhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

QATAR

OPERATING AIRLINES• QATAR AIRWAYS*• INDIGO AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO QATAR

All Qatar Nationals Resident Permit Holder Indian with valid visa and prior

permission

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO QATAR

On Arrival –Comply by health and sanitization measures as per destination country

Use of non-medical mask or face covering

All travelers must download and register on the EHTERAZ app. Click to download – Andriod & iOS versions of the App


RT-PCR Test Mandatory 72hrs prior departure with seal and signature


• To be filled at Airport




• https://www.qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts/COVID-19-update.html


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders Holding Qatari passport


Quarantine duration: Qatar – At discretion of Authorities India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ) ( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)





https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passengerhttps://www.qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts/COVID-19-update.html

RWANDAOPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• QATAR AIRWAYS• EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO RWANDA

Traveller must hold a valid Rwanda Visa

Rwanda Citizens can only travel



All Foreign Nationals on work permit and Business visitor

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO RWANDA


RT-PCR Test is mandatory should be taken 96hrs before Departure

On Arrival again Covid-19 test will be taken at a charge of 50 USD

Getting result will take 24hrs till that time travel will be quarantine at Designated Hotel on their own cost


Registration needs to be done once ticket is booked



Quarantine duration: Rwanda – 14 days of Self Isolation India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)



• https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/





https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

TANZANIAOPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• AIR TANZANIA • EMIRATES

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO TANZANIA

Traveller must hold a valid Tanzania Visa destined for any country in Africa

Tanzania Citizens can only travel




PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO TANZANIA


Undertaking from to be filled Fill excel form and email to

[email protected] RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior

departure with seal and signature


Passengers travelling to India will be required to fill the following forms and send them to Air Tanzania via [email protected]




• https://rbc.gov.rw/travel/

• https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/india-bubble-flights

• https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/images/pdfs/Undertaking_2_Form.pdf


• *Download Excel Advisory*

• https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/images/pdfs/Undertaking_Form.pdf




Quarantine duration: TANZANIA– NA India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ)


mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]://rbc.gov.rw/travel/https://www.airtanzania.co.tz/india-bubble-flightshttps://www.airtanzania.co.tz/images/pdfs/Undertaking_2_Form.pdfhttps://hcindiatz.gov.in/xl/Attachment to advisory 6.5.2020.xlshttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

UAE

OPERATING AIRLINES• EMIRATES INDIGO AIRLINES• SPICEJET AIRLINES AIR INDIA• VISTARA GOAIR AIRLINES • ETIHAD AIRWAYS AIR ARABIA• QATAR AIRWAYS

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO UAE

Dubai/ Sharjah - UAE nationals/residents and any Indian national holding any visit and Tourist UAE visa are permitted to travel

Abu Dhabi - UAE nationals and residents are allowed to travel

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLING TO UAE

Self declaration form to be filled at Airport at Exit All passengers travelling to UAE must carry their

original Covid-19 negative report from an ICMR-approved laboratory conducted no more than 96 hours before departure. Children under 12 years exempted from test. The certificate issued shall be duly signed and stamped by relevant authorized lab and must be in English or Arabic. may be demanded for original

AED 2000 to be carried otherwise travel can be offloaded or deported from UAE

All passengers are required to fill the Health Declaration Form and complete the quarantine undertaking form. All customers must undergo a PCR test upon arrival into UAE as well.

Dubai App - COVID-19 Dubai Smart App Android & iOS versions of the App. Sharjah and Abu Dhabi to download- ALHOSN APP


Indian nationals stranded in UAE, all Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders holding UAE passports.


Quarantine duration: Dubai – NA Sharjah – NA Abu Dhabi –10 Days Quarantine Mandatory India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ) ( 7 Days paid IQ at Maharashtra Mandatory, (State wise rules differs)






• https://www.icmr.gov.in/• https://betawebapi.dcaa.gov.ae/Uploads/pdfs/HEALTH_DECLARATION_FORM.pdf• http://corporate.spicejet.com/content/pdf/dubai-arrivals-quarantine-procedure-

declaration-form-july.pdf• https://www.spicejet.com/HealthProtocol.aspx#UAE-term• http://corporate.spicejet.com/Content/pdf/mha-guidelines-30-june-2020.pdf• https://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.html• https://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/flying-to-and-from-dubai/

FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-

passenger

https://www.icmr.gov.in/https://betawebapi.dcaa.gov.ae/Uploads/pdfs/HEALTH_DECLARATION_FORM.pdfhttp://corporate.spicejet.com/content/pdf/dubai-arrivals-quarantine-procedure-declaration-form-july.pdfhttps://www.spicejet.com/HealthProtocol.aspx#UAE-termhttp://corporate.spicejet.com/Content/pdf/mha-guidelines-30-june-2020.pdfhttps://www.goindigo.in/information/international-travel-guidelines.htmlhttps://www.emirates.com/in/english/help/flying-to-and-from-dubai/https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger

UK

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO UK

UK Nationals/Residents and Foreign Nationals transiting through UK or spouse of these persons whether accompanying or otherwise

Indian any type of valid UK Visa & destined for UK only

On BA UK and Ireland BIVS D Category visa

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO UK

Passenger locator form to be filled 48hrs before arrival in UK

self-isolate in the place you’re staying for the first 10 days after you arrive

RT-PCR Test Mandatory 72hrs prior arrival


Indian Nationals and OCI Cardholders holding any country passport


Quarantine duration: UK – 10 Days Home Isolation Mandatory India – 7 Days IQ Mandatory + 7 Days HQ ( RT-PCR MUST )



BA Declaration form to be submitted no later than 24hrs before travel and email to [email protected], [email protected]@ba.com, [email protected]

[email protected]

Exemption from institutional quarantine suspended until further notice,

RT-PCR Test Mandatory 72hrs prior Dep RT-PCR test mandatory on own cost

upon arrival in India

FOR OUTBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS• https://www.britishairways.com/travel/flightops/public/en

• https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-

requirements#india

• https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk

• https://www.airvistara.com/in/en/coronavirus-update

• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ4YG8EXWELiyajS3lHVSUpOKkCTW2s9

5ghuUG_9jiy6merg/viewform

• https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/travel-restrictions.html

• https://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/india-declaration-

form.html?webform=india-declaration-form


• https://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/next

FOR INDBOUND - RELEVANT FORMS AND REGISTRATION LINKS• https://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdf



• https://www.britishairways.com/assets/pdfs/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-

requirements/india-passenger-declaration-and-travel-form.pdf

OPERATING AIRLINES• BRITISH AIRWAYS AIR VISTARA• AIR INDIA QATAR AIRWAYS• VIRGIN ATLANTIC EMIRATES

mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.britishairways.com/travel/flightops/public/enhttps://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-requirements#indiahttps://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-ukhttps://www.airvistara.com/in/en/coronavirus-updatehttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ4YG8EXWELiyajS3lHVSUpOKkCTW2s95ghuUG_9jiy6merg/viewformhttps://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/travel-restrictions.htmlhttps://flywith.virginatlantic.com/gb/en/news/coronavirus/india-declaration-form.html?webform=india-declaration-formhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://visas-immigration.service.gov.uk/nexthttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passengerhttps://www.britishairways.com/assets/pdfs/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-requirements/india-passenger-declaration-and-travel-form.pdf

USA

OPERATING AIRLINES• AIR INDIA• UNITED AIRLINES• QATAR AIRWAYS• DELTA AIRLINE

ELIGIBLE TRAVELLERS TO USA

Traveller must hold a valid US Visa US Citizens can travel

PROTOCOLS FOR TRAVELLINGTO USA


Declaration form sate wise to be filled, refer to united airline line

Eff 26-JAN-21 RT-PCR Test mandatory 72hrs prior departure with seal and signature


• https://repat.videshapps.gov.in/regis

• https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_indian_nationals

• https://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_oci_indian_nationals

• https://www.united.com/ual/en/in/fly/travel/notices.html






Indian Nationals and OCI cardholders holding US Passport

Work Permit and Residence permit holders


Quarantine duration: USA – 14Days Self Quarantine recommended India – 7 Days IQ +7 Days HQ (with PCR negative certificate 14days HQ) (State wise rules differs)


Registration needs to be done once ticket is booked



https://repat.videshapps.gov.in/regishttps://indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_indian_nationalshttps://www.indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_oci_indian_nationalshttps://www.united.com/ual/en/in/fly/travel/notices.htmlhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/media/1326/self-reporting-form.pdfhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registrationhttps://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/covid-19-exemption-international-passenger